Curriculum Vitae - Child and Adolescent Services Research Center

CURRICULUM VITAE
Aubyn C. Stahmer, Ph.D.
3020 Children’s Way MC 5033
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 966-7703 x3223
astahmer@casrc.org
EDUCATIONAL HISTORY
1993 Ph.D. University of California, San Diego
1990 M.A. University of California, San Diego
1989 B.A. University of Colorado, Boulder
LICENSING
Licensed Clinical Psychologist, State of California
License number: PSY15224
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Certificate number: 1-07-3941
Current Funding
FUNDED RESEARCH
2009-11 Principal Investigator. NIMH Research Grant: U.S.P.H.S. Research Grant
1R21MH083893-01A1 “Research on Infant/Toddler Mental Health: Building a
Community Partnership.” Rady Children’s Hospital, San Diego. ($480,342)
2008-10 Co-Investigator. NIMH Research Grant: U.S.P.H.S. Research Grant 1 R01
MH83717-01A1 “Randomized Clinical Trial of the STAR program.” University of
Pennsylvania. (RCHSD Subcontract: $101,168)
2008-12 Co-Investigator. U.S. Department of Education Grant: R324A080195 “Efficacy and
Sustainability of the STAR Programs.” University of Pennsylvania. (RCHSD
Subcontract: $328,000)
2007-11 Principal Investigator. U.S. Department of Education Grant: R324B070027
“Translating Pivotal Response Training into Classroom Environments.” Rady
Children’s Hospital, San Diego. ($1,964,143)
2007-12 Co-Investigator. NIMH Research Grant: U.S.P.H.S. Research Grant 1-R01-MH-
077000-01A1 “Interstate Variation in Healthcare Utilization among Children with
ASD.” University of Pennsylvania. (RCHSD Subcontract: $110,755)
2007-12 Co-Investigator. NIH Autism Center for Excellence Award. “Discovering Biological
and Behavioral Indicators of Autism, Developmental Delay, and
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Typical Development: Core C: Clinical Phenotype: Treatment Response Core.”
University of California, San Diego. (Core Budget: $792,166)
2007-10 Principal Investigator. National Foundation for Autism Research Grant. “Parent
Education and Support for Families of Children with Autism.” Rady Children’s
Hospital, San Diego. ($15,444)
Previous Funding
2005-08 Co-Investigator. Cure Autism Now Grant. “Computer-based Receptive Language
Training for Young Children with Autism.” University of California, San Diego.
($109,488)
2003-08 Co-Investigator. NIMH Research Grant: U.S.P.H.S. Research Grant MH 28231 and
MH 39434 "Research in Autism: Parent Intervention" from the National Institute of
Mental Health. This project is collaborative with U.S.P.H.S. Research Grant MH
28210, Robert L. Koegel, Ph.D., Principal Investigator, University of California,
Santa Barbara, California. (5-year budget at UCSD: $1,125,000.00 TDC)
2002-07 Principal Investigator. National Institute of Mental Health K0-1 Mentored Research
Scientist Development Award MH65325. “Examining Practice Patterns for Children
with Autism.” Child and Adolescent Services Research Center (CASRC), Children’s
Hospital and Health Center, San Diego. ($743,499)
2001-02 Co-Investigator. Autism Society of America Research Award. “Turning treatment
responders into treatment responders: Development of individualized treatment
protocols for children with autism, Part 2.” University of California, San Diego.
($62, 500)
2000-01 Co-Investigator. Autism Society of America Research Award. “Turning treatment
responders into treatment responders: Development of individualized treatment
protocols for children with autism.” University of California, San Diego. ($55, 000)
1997-01 Co-Investigator. NIMH Research Grant: 2RO1MH30434-10A2. “Research in
Autism: Parent Intervention.” University of California, San Diego. ($838,203)
1999-00 Principal Investigator. Autism Society Program Award. “Training Pediatricians to
Identify ASD at 18-months.” Children’s Hospital and Health Center, San Diego.
($1500)
1999-00 Principal Investigator. Juliette Condon Philanthropic Fund. “Effects of a
Multidisciplinary Curriculum on Teacher Practices.” Children’s Hospital and Health
Center, San Diego. ($25,000)
1998-99 Principal Investigator. SEED grant. “Inclusion programming for children with
autism: Outcome evaluation.” Children’s Hospital and Health Center, San Diego,
CA. ($10,000)
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1997-99 Principal Investigator. SEED grant. “Developmental differences in siblings of
children with autism spectrum disorders.” Children’s Hospital and Health Center,
San Diego, CA. ($10, 000)
1996-97 Principal Investigator. SEED grant. “The effects of combined language and play
components in Pivotal Response Training with Children with autism/PDD.”
Children’s Hospital and Health Center, San Diego, CA. ($10, 000)
1996-00 Co-investigator. PDD/Autism Intervention Program. “Parent training;
social/language integrated group; parent support/education group.” United Way.
($25, 000)
1992-93 Principal Investigator. N.I.M.H./U.S.P.H.S. Predoctoral Fellowship. Research
Grant #MH10385-01. “Teaching symbolic play to children with autism: Effects of
play and language.” University of California, San Diego. ($10, 800)
1992-93 Principal Investigator. American Psychological Association’s Dissertation Research
award. University of California, San Diego. ($500)
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
1996-pres.
Research Psychologist. Experimental analysis of the use of behavioral parent
training/education to promote language and play skills for children with ASD;
comparison of early intervention methodologies; development of integrated
toddler program for children with ASD and assessment of outcome;
individualization of treatment for children with ASD; play and language
development in toddlers; translation of Pivotal Response Training (PRT) into
community settings. Services researcher examining practice patterns for children
with autism in community settings. Examination of evidence-based practices used
in early intervention programs for children with autism. Examination of
adaptations and use of evidence-based practices in community environments.
Translating evidence-based practices into community and school programs.
2003-pres Research Scientist Rady Children’s Hospital, San Diego.
2008-pres Research Scientist University of California, San Diego.
1996-2003 Psychologist Rady Children’s Hospital, San Diego.
1996-2008 Project Scientist University of California, San Diego.
1994-95 Assistant Professor. Experimental analysis of behavior modification techniques
in the classroom; development of preschool curricula for use with children with
Autism; examination of parent training of developmentally appropriate play skills.
State University of New York, Cortland.
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1989-94 Graduate/Postdoctoral Researcher. Experimental analysis of psychopathology;
examination of family interactions in families of children with Autism;
development and analysis of treatment programs for children with Autism and
their families; examination of play, language and interaction behaviors in children
with Autism. Extensive training in Pivotal Response Training. Training of
students and clinicians in Pivotal Response Training. Advisor: Dr. Laura
Schreibman, University of California, San Diego.
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
1995-pres.
Psychologist. Short-term parent training. Teaching parents of children with
Autism/PDD to use Pivotal Response Training, Picture Exchange Communication
System, Structured Teaching, and positive behavioral programming techniques to
increase language and play skills in their children. Transdisciplinary
developmental evaluation of at-risk children. Social/Language integrated group
programming for children with Autism/PDD. Clinical Coordinator, integrated
toddler program for children with Autism; training in Early Start Denver Model;
training in DIR/ Floor Time model; school consultation. Rady Children’s
Hospital, San Diego.
1992-94 Psychological Assistant. Individual psychotherapy with developmentally disabled
children, development of behavior programs, cognitive behavioral, and play
therapy. Development and implementation of social skills groups for adults and
children with Autism. Supervisor: Dr. Alan Lincoln, Rady Children’s Hospital,
San Diego.
Peer Reviewed Publications
PUBLICATIONS
Stahmer, A. C., Suhrheinrich, J., Reed, S., Bolduc, C., & Schreibman, L. (in press). Pivotal
Response Teaching in the Classroom Setting. Preventing School Failure. (invited)
Akshoomoff, N.A., Stahmer, A.C., Corsello, C., & Maher, N. (in press). What Happens Next?
Follow-up Outcomes from the Children’s Toddler School. Journal of Positive Behavior
Interventions.
Stahmer, A. C., Hurlburt, M., Horwitz, S. M., Landsverk, J., Zhang, J., & Leslie, L. K. (2009).
Associations Between Placement and Child Development Among Young Children in
Child Welfare. Child Abuse & Neglect, 33,598-611.
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Vismara, L. A., Young, G. S., Stahmer, A. C., Griffith, E. M., Rogers, S. J. (2009).
Dissemination of Evidence Based Practice. Can We Train Therapists from a Distance.
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 39, 1636.
Stahmer, A. C. & Aarons, G. (2009). Attitudes Toward Adoption of Evidence-Based
Practices: A comparison of Autism Early Intervention Providers and Children’s Mental
Health Providers. Psychological Services, 6, 223-234.
Brookman-Frazee, L., Baker-Ericzen, M., Stahmer, A.C., Mandell, D., Haine, R., & Hough, R.
L. (2009). Involvement of Youths with Developmental Disabilities in Multiple Service
Systems. Journal of Mental Health Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2, 201-219.
Schreibman, L.E., Stahmer, A.C., Dufek, S., & Barlett, V.S. (2009). Brief Report: Toward
Refinement of a Predictive Behavioral Profile for Treatment Outcome in Children with
Autism. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 3, 163-172.
Stahmer, A. C., Sutton, D., Fox, L., & Leslie, L. K. (2008). State Part C Agency Practices and the
Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA). Topics in Early Childhood Special
Education, 28, 99-108.
Mandell D.S., Morales K.H., Marcus, S.C., Stahmer, A.C., Doshi, J., Polsky, D.E. (2008)
Psychotropic Medication use Among Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Pediatrics, 121, 441-448.
Stahmer, A. C. (2007). The Basic Structure of Community Early Intervention Programs for
Children with Autism: Provider Descriptions. Journal of Autism and Developmental
Disorders, 37, 1344-1354.
Suhrheinrich, J., Stahmer, A. C., & Schreibman, L. (2007). A Preliminary Assessment of
Teachers’ Implementation of Pivotal Response Training. Journal of Speech Language
Pathology and Applied Behavior Analysis, 1-2, 1-13.
Baker-Ericzen, M., Stahmer, A. C., & Burns, A. (2007). Association of child demographics
with child outcomes in a community-based pivotal response training program. Journal of
Positive Behavior Interventions, 9, 52-60.
Rocha, M., Schreibman, L., & Stahmer, A. C. (2007). Effectiveness of teaching parents to
target joint attention in children with autism. Journal of Early Intervention, 29(2), 154-
172.
Stahmer, A. C. & Mandell, D. (2007). State Infant/Toddler Program Policies for Eligibility
and Services Provision for Young Children with Autism. Administration and Policy in
Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research, 34(1), 29-37.
Stahmer, A. C., Leslie, L. K., Zhang, J. J., & Landsverk, J. (2006). Developmental services for
young children in foster care: Assessment and service delivery. Journal of Social Service
Research, 33, 27-38.
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Brookman-Frazee, L., Stahmer, A., Baker-Ericzén, M., & Tsai, K. (2006). Parenting
interventions for children with autism spectrum and disruptive behavior disorders:
Opportunities for cross-fertilization. Clinical Child and Family Psychology Review. 9(3-4),
181-200.
Berkhoff, M. C., Leslie, L. K., & Stahmer, A. C. (2006). Accuracy of caregiver identification
of developmental delays among young children involved with child welfare. Journal of
Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, 27, 310-318.
Stahmer, A. C., Schreibman, L., Powell, N. P. (2006). Social Validation of Symbolic Play
Training in Children with Autism. Journal of Early and Intensive Behavioral Intervention,
3 (2), 196-210. (Invited)
Baker-Ericzen, M., Brookman-Frazee, L., & Stahmer, A. C. (2006). Stress levels and
adaptability in parents of toddlers with and without autism spectrum disorders. Research
and Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities, 30 (4), 194-204.
Stahmer, A. C., Leslie, L. K., Hurlburt, M., Barth, R., Zhang, J. J., & Landsverk, J. (2005).
Developmental and behavioral needs and service use for young children in child welfare.
Pediatrics, 116, 1-10.
Stahmer, A. C., Collings, N. M., & Palinkas, L. A. (2005). Early intervention practices for
children with autism: Descriptions from community providers. Focus on Autism and
Developmental Disabilities, 20, 66-79.
Stahmer, A. C., & Carter, C., (2005). An empirical examination of toddler development in
inclusive childcare. Early Child Development and Care, 174 (4), 321-333.
Stahmer, A. C. & Ingersoll, B. (2004). Inclusive programming for toddlers with autistic
spectrum disorders: Outcomes from the children's toddler school. Journal of Positive
Behavior Interventions, 6, 67-82.
Stahmer, A. C., Carter, C., Baker, M., & Miwa, K. (2003). Parent perspectives on their
toddler’s development: Comparison of regular and inclusion childcare. Early Child
Development and Care, 173, 477-488.
Stahmer, A. C., Ingersoll, B., & Carter, C. (2003). Behavioral approaches to promoting play.
Autism – International Journal of Research and Practice, 7, 401-413. (Invited)
Stahmer, A. C., & Gist, K., (2001). Enhancing parent training through additional support
services. Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions, 3, 75-82.
Ingersoll, B., Stahmer, A. C., & Schreibman, L. (2001). Differential treatment outcomes for
children with autistic spectrum disorder based on level of peer social avoidance. Journal
of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 31, 343-349.
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Schreibman, L., Whalen, C., & Stahmer, A.C. (2000). Use of video priming to reduce
disruptive Transition behavior in children with Autism. Journal of Positive Behavior
Interventions, 2, 3-11.
Stahmer, A. C. (1999). Using pivotal response training to facilitate appropriate play in
children with autistic spectrum disorders. Child Language Teaching and Therapy, 15, 29-
40. (Invited)
McDonough, L., Stahmer, A. C., Schreibman, L., & Thompson, S. J. (1997). Deficits, Delays
and distractions: An evaluation of symbolic play and memory in children with Autism.
Development and Psychopathology, 9, 17-41.
Stahmer, A. C. (1995). Teaching symbolic play skills to children: Generalization and
maintenance of behavior changes. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 25,
123-141.
Thorp, D. M., Stahmer, A. C., & Schreibman, L. (1995). Effects of sociodramatic play
training on children with Autism. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 25,
265-282.
Stahmer, A. C., & Schreibman, L. (1992). Teaching children with Autism appropriate play in
unsupervised environments using a self-management treatment package. Journal of
Applied Behavior Analysis, 25, 447-459.
Boggiano, A. K.; Flink, C. Shields, A. Seelbach (Stahmer), A. (1993). Use of techniques
promoting students' self-determination: Effects on students' analytic problem-solving
skills. Motivation & Emotion, 17, 319-336.
Book Chapters
Brookman-Frazee, L., Vismara, L., Drahota, A., Stahmer, A., & Openden, D. (in press). Parent
training interventions for children with autism spectrum disorders. In J. Matson (Ed.),
Applied Behavior Analysis for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Handbook.
Schreibman, L., Stahmer, A. C., & Suhrheinrich, J. (2009). Enhancing generalization of
treatment effects via pivotal response training and the individualization of treatment
protocols. In C. Whalen, (Ed.), Real Life, Real Progress for Children with Autism
Spectrum Disorders: Generalization Strategies and Treatment .(pp. ) Brookes
Mandell, D. S., Stahmer, A. C., & Brodkin, E. S. (2007). Autism spectrum disorders in
childhood. In T. P. Gullotta & G. Blau, (Eds.), Handbook of Childhood Behavioral
Issues: Evidence-Based Approaches to Prevention and Treatment. (pp. 345-369). New
York: Routledge.
Schreibman, L., Stahmer, A. C., & Akshoomoff, N. (2006). Pervasive developmental
disorders. In M. Hersen (Ed.). Clinicians Handbook of Behavioral Assessment (pp. 503-
525). San Diego, CA: Elsevier, Inc.
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Akshoomoff, N. A., & Stahmer, A. C. (2006). Early intervention programs and policies for
children with autistic spectrum disorders. In H. E. Fitzgerald, B. M. Lester & B.
Zuckerman (Eds.), The Crisis in Youth Mental Health: Critical Issues and Effective
Programs. Vol. 1. Childhood Disorders (pp.109-131). Westport, CT: Praeger.
Schreibman, L., Heyser, L., & Stahmer, A.C. (1999). Autistic disorder: Characteristics and
behavioral treatment. In N. Wieseler & R. H. Hanson (Eds.). Challenging behavior in
people with mental health disorders and severe developmental disabilities (pp. 39-63).
Washington, D.C.: American Association on Mental Retardation.
Schreibman, L., Loos, L., & Stahmer, A. C. (1999). Autistic disorder. In R. T. Ammerman,
M. Hersen, & C.G. Last (Eds.), Handbook of Prescriptive Treatments for Children and
Adolescents, 2 nd Edition. (pp. 10-30) Needham Heights, MA: Allyn & Bacon.
Stahmer, A. C., & Schreibman, L. (1997). Autism. In V. B. Van Hasselt & M. Hersen (Eds.),
Handbook of Psychological Treatment Protocols for Children and Adolescents (pp. 47-
64). Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Inc.
Schreibman, L., Stahmer, A. C., & Pierce, (1996). Alternative applications for pivotal
response training: Teaching symbolic play and social interaction skills. In L. K. Koegel,
R. L. Koegel, & G. Dunlap (Eds.), Community, School and Social Inclusion Through
Positive Behavior Interventions (pp. 353-371). Baltimore, MD: P.H. Brooks.
Schreibman, L., Loos, L., & Stahmer, A. (1993). Autistic disorder. In R. T. Ammerman, M.
Hersen, & C. G. Last (Eds.), Handbook of Prescriptive Treatments for Children and
Adolescents (pp. 9-27) Needham Heights, MA: Allyn & Bacon.
Newsletters/Magazines/Other Publications
Schreibman, L., & Stahmer, A. C. (2006). Individualized Treatment for Children with Autism.
Autism News of Orange County, 3 (1), 7-11.
Stahmer, A. C. & Schreibman, L. (2006). Educating Autistic Children. American Educator,
30, 40.
Stahmer, A. C., & Thorp, D. M. (1993). Teaching symbolic play and sociodramatic play
using pivotal response training. Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy
Autism Newsletter, 8, 6-9.
PRESENTATIONS AT ANNUAL PROFESSIONAL MEETINGS
Stahmer, A. C., Leslie, L. K., & Doerfer, M. (2010, January). Developmental issues and the
young child. In J. Landsverk (Chair), Major Findings and Lessons for Practice and Policy
from the Landmark National Child Welfare Study: National Survey on Child and
Adolescent Well-Being (NSCAW). Symposium conducted at the Twenty-fourth Annual
San Diego International Conference on Child and Family Maltreatment, San Diego, CA.
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Reed, Sarah, Stahmer, A. C., Schreibman, L., & Suhrheinrich, J. (2009, June). Examining the
Use of Multiple Cues as a Necessary Component of Pivotal Response Training. Paper
presented at the Institute for Education Sciences Research Conference, Washington, DC.
Stahmer, A. C., Reed, S., Suhrheinrich, J., Vattuone, C., &Schreibman, L. (2009, June). Use of
Pivotal Response Training in Community Classrooms serving Children with Autism. Paper
presented at the Institute for Education Sciences Research Conference, Washington, DC.
Akshoomoff, N., Corsello, C., & Stahmer, A. C. (2009, May) Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum
Disorder: A Study of Community Practice. Paper presented at the 8th Annual International
Meeting for Autism Research, Chicago, IL.
Cunningham, A. B., Suhrheinrich, J., Schreibman, L., Stahmer, A. C., Koegel, R. L., &
Koegel, L. K. (2009, May) Concomitant Gains in Joint Attention via Naturalistic
Communication Intervention. Paper presented at the 8th Annual International Meeting for
Autism Research, Chicago, IL.
Gutierrez, R., Dufek, S., Schreibman, L., Stahmer, A. C., Koegel, R. L., & Koegel, L. K.
(2009, May) The Relationship Between Child-Related Stress of Parent Participants and
Child Gains in a Behavioral Intervention Program for Children with Autism Spectrum
Disorders. Paper presented at the 8th Annual International Meeting for Autism Research,
Chicago, IL.
Mandell, D. S., Morales, K. H., Xie, M., Polsky, D., Stahmer, A. C., & Marcus, S. C. (2009,
May) Factors Associated with Age of Diagnosis among Medicaid-Enrolled Children with
Autism Spectrum Disorders in the United States. Paper presented at the 8th Annual
International Meeting for Autism Research, Chicago, IL.
Vismara, L. A., Young, G. S., Stahmer, A. C., McMahon-Griffith, E. & Rogers, S. J. (2009,
May) Dissemination of Evidence-Based Practice: Can We Train Therapists from A
Distance? Paper presented at the 8th Annual International Meeting for Autism Research,
Chicago, IL.
Stahmer, A. C., Akshoomoff, N., Cunningham, A. & Vattuone, C. (2009, May) Outcomes of
Community-Based Inclusion Programming for Toddlers with ASD. Paper presented at the
8th Annual International Meeting for Autism Research, Chicago, IL.
Stahmer, A. C., Reed, S., & Vattuone, C. (2009, May) Agreement Between Self-Report and
Observational Measurement of the Use of Evidence-Based Practices in Community Early
Intervention Programs for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Paper presented at
the 8th Annual International Meeting for Autism Research, Chicago, IL.
Searcy, K., Lindsman, L., Stahmer, A., & Cary, C. (2008, November). Empowering Parents of
Children with Disabilities. Workshop presented at the American Speech and Hearing
Association, Chicago, IL.
Cunningham A., Schreibman, L., Stahmer, A., Koegel, R., & Koegel, L. (2008, May).
Individualization of Treatment for Young Children with Autism: A Randomized
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Comparison of Verbal and Pictorial Communication Systems. Paper presented at the 7th
Annual International Meeting for Autism Research, London, England.
Vismara L., Rogers, S., Stahmer, A., & Griffith, E. (2008, May). Partners in Studies (PAIRS):
A University-Community Alliance Program. Paper presented at the 7th Annual
International Meeting for Autism Research, London, England.
Gutierrez, R., Dufek, S., Schreibman, L., Stahmer, A., Koegel, R., & Koegel, L. (2008, May).
Changes in Stress Levels of Participants in a Behavioral Intervention Parent Education
Program for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Paper presented at the 7th
Annual International Meeting for Autism Research, London, England.
Dufek, S., Schreibman, L., & Stahmer, A. (2008, May). Research to Real World: Effective
Dissemination of Evidence-Based Practice to Community Programs for Children with
Autism Spectrum Disorders. Paper presented at the 7th Annual International Meeting for
Autism Research, London, England.
Suhrheinrich, J., Cunningham A., Schreibman, L., Stahmer, A., Koegel, R., & Koegel, L.
(2008, May). Collateral Gains in Social Communication Skills. Paper presented at the 7th
Annual International Meeting for Autism Research, London, England.
Stahmer, A. C. & Miller, G., & Padigron, L. (2008, April). Inclusion Programming for Young
Children with Autistic Spectrum Disorders. Workshop presented at the California
Association for the Education of Young Children Conference, Long Beach, CA
Searcy, K., Cary, C., & Stahmer, A. C. (2008, April). Empowering parents of children with
developmental disabilities. Workshop presented at the 56 th Annual Statewide Convention
of the California Speech and Language Hearing Association, Monterey, CA.
McCleery, J. P., Kinnear, M., Burner, K., Stahmer, A. C., Carver, L. J., Ceponiene, R., &
Schreibman, L. (2008, March). Computer-based receptive language training for infants.
Poster. Paper presented at the International Conference on Infant Studies, Vancouver, B.
C., Canada.
Stahmer, A. C., Akshoomoff, N. A., & Cunningham, A. B. (2008, February) An Inclusive
Community Program for Toddlers with Autism. In J. Cone symposium, Intervention
Autism Programs: Can They Work in the Community? Presented at the California
Association for Behavior Analysis Conference, Garden Grove, CA.
Mandell D.S., Morales K.H., Marcus, S.C., Stahmer, A.C., Doshi, J., Polsky, D.E. (2007,
October) Psychotropic medication use among children with autism spectrum disorders.
Paper presented at the 135th Annual Conference of the American Public Health
Association, Philadelphia, PA.
Stahmer, A.C., (2007, May) Use of behavioral interventions in community early intervention
programs. Paper presented at the 33 rd annual Association for Behavioral Analysis Meeting,
San Diego, CA.
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Stahmer, A.C., & Reed, S. (2007, May). Practice variables associated with child engagement
in community early interventions programs for children with ASD. Paper presented at the
6th Annual International Meeting for Autism Research, Seattle, WA.
Akshoomoff, N., Corsello, C., Stahmer, A. C., West, R., & Lukasik, M. (2007, May).
Diagnosis of ASD in two year olds: A study of community practice. Paper presented at the
6th Annual International Meeting for Autism Research, Seattle, WA.
Mandell, D., Morales, K.H., Marcus, S.C., Stahmer, A.C., Doshi, J. (2007, November).
Psychotropic medication use among children with autism spectrum disorders. Paper
presented at the American Public Health Association 136 th Annual Meeting, Washington
DC.
Akshoomoff, N., Corsello, C., & Stahmer, A. C. (March, 2007). Diagnostic Classification
Practices of Autism Spectrum Disorders in a Community Clinic. Paper presented at the
biennial meeting of the Society for Research in Child Development.
Leslie, L. K., Hurlburt, M., James, S., Stahmer, A. C., Aarons, G. A., Lambros, K., Zhang, J.,
& Landsverk, J. (2007, January) Advancing Knowledge on Needs & Service Use for High
Risk Children In Child Welfare. NSCAW Data Users Workshop. Washington, DC.
Stahmer, A. C. (2006, November). Informing Research by Examining Common Effective
Practice Elements in Community Early Intervention Programs for Children with ASD.
Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive
Therapy. Chicago, IL.
Stahmer, A. C. (2006, May). Inclusion Programming for Toddlers and Preschoolers with
Autism: From Research to Community Practice. First 5 California Statewide Conference,
San Diego, CA.
Stahmer, A. C. (2005, July). The structure of early intervention services for children with
autism. Paper in symposium: Bringing Autism under the Umbrella of Mental Health
Services Research presented at the NIMH Mental Health Services Research Conference,
Bethesda, MD.
Stahmer, A. C. (2005, May). Early Intervention Services and Evidence-Based Practice. Paper
presented at the International Meeting for Autism Research, Boston, MA.
Stahmer, A. C. (2005, February). Community Evidence-Based Practices for Children with
Autism: Parental Stress and Child Outcomes. Symposium Chair. Annual Meeting of the
California Association for Behavior Analysis, Dana Point, CA.
Stahmer, A. C. (2005, February). Teaching Professionals and Paraprofessionals to Use
Pivotal Response Training: Differences in Training Methods.. Symposium Chair. Annual
Meeting of the California Association for Behavior Analysis, Dana Point, CA.
Stahmer, A. C. (2005, February). Effects of Life Events on Parent Implemented Interventions.
Paper presented in symposium: Community Evidence-Based Practices for Children with
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Autism: Parental Stress and Child Outcomes.
Association for Behavior Analysis, Dana Point, CA.
Annual Meeting of the California
Stahmer, A. C. (2004, November). Early Intervention Services and Interagency Coordination.
Paper presented in symposium: A Services Research Perspective on Autism, at the
American Public Health Association 132 nd Annual Meeting, Washington DC.
Stahmer, A. C. (2004, May). Practice Patterns in Community Early Intervention Programs for
Children with Autism: Preliminary Findings from the Field. Paper presented at the
International Meeting for Autism Research, Davis, CA.
Rocha, M., Dufek, S., Schreibman, L., & Stahmer, A. C. (2004, May). Developing a
clinician-friendly assessment tool for a naturalistic behavioral intervention. Paper
presented at the International Meeting for Autism Research, Davis, CA.
Stahmer, A. C. (2004, February). Practice Patterns in Community Early Intervention
Programs for Children with Autism. Paper in symposium: Collaborating to Improve
Research-Based practice in Autism, presented at the California Association for Behavior
Analysis, San Francisco, CA.
Wood, H., Stahmer, A. C., & Conn, J. (2004, February). Provision and funding of early
intervention programs for children with autism. Paper presented at the California
Association for Behavior Analysis, San Francisco, CA.
Stahmer, A. C., Katz, M. D., & Suhrheinrich, J. (2003, May). Parent education within an
early intervention program: Correlates of outcome. Paper presented at the Association for
Behavior Analysis, San Francisco, CA.
Schreibman, L., Stahmer, A. C., Dufek, S., & Jennings, J. (2003). Examining the differential
effects of specific behaviors in a predictive profile for pivotal response training. Paper
presented at the Association for Behavior Analysis, San Francisco, CA.
Stahmer, A. C. (2002, May). The role of typically developing toddlers in the education of
young children with autism. Chair. Symposium presented at the Association for Behavior
Analysis, Toronto, Canada.
Ingersoll, B., & Stahmer, A. C. (2002, May). Teaching peer interaction skills in toddlers with
autism using reciprocal imitation training. Paper presented at the Association for Behavior
Analysis, Toronto, Canada.
Stahmer, A. C., & Carter, C. (2002, May). The effects of inclusion programming on typically
developing toddlers. Paper presented at the Association for Behavior Analysis, Toronto,
Canada.
Schreibman, L., Stahmer, A. C. & Cestone, V. (2002, May). Pretreatment behavioral profiles
as predictors of treatment outcome in children with autism. Paper presented at the
Association for Behavior Analysis, Toronto, Canada.
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Stahmer, A. C. (2002, May) Parent education and empowerment: Focus on families of
children with autism. Chair. Symposium presented at the Association for Behavior
Analysis, Toronto, Canada.
Stahmer,A.C., & Ingersoll, B.(2001,November). Outcomes for an Early Intervention Inclusion
Program. Paper presented at the International Meeting for Autism Research. San Diego,
CA.
Schreibman, L., Stahmer, A.C.& Cestone, V. (2001,November). Turning Treatment
nonresponders into Treatment Responders: Development of Individualized Treatment
Protocols for Children with Autism. Paper presented at the International Meeting for
Autism research. San Diego, CA.
Cestone, V., Rocha, M., Schreibeibman, Koegel, R.L. Stahmer, A.C. & Koegel, L.K. (2001,
November). Considering Family and Child Characteristics in Treatment Development.
Paper presented at the International Meeting for Autism Research. San Diego, CA.
Schreibman, L., Stahmer, A. C. & Cestone, V. (2001, November). Turning treatment
nonresponders into treatment responders of individualized treatment protocol for children
with autism. Paper presented at the International Meeting for Autism Research, San
Diego, CA.
Stahmer, A. C., & Ingersoll, B. (2001, November). Using standardized and nonstandardized
assessment to determine treatment outcome in toddlers with autism. Paper presented at the
International Meeting for Autism Research, San Diego, CA.
Rocha, M., Cestone, V., Schreibman, L., Stahmer, A. C., Koegel, R. L., Koegel., L. K..
(2001,November). Considering Family and Child Characteristics in Treatment
Development. Paper presented at the International Meeting for Autism Research, San
Diego, CA.
Rocha, M. L., Cestone, V., Schreibman, L., Koegel, R., Stahmer, A. C., & Koegel, L.K. (2001,
May). Evaluating the benefits of individualized treatment for children with autism. Paper
presented at the Association of Behavior Analysis, New Orleans, LA.
Stahmer, A. C. (2001, February). Inclusive Programming for Toddlers with Autistic Spectrum
Disorders. Paper presented at the California Association of Behavior Analysis, Redondo
Beach, CA.
Ingersoll, B., Stahmer, A. C., & Schreibman, L. (2000, May). Inclusive Treatment for
Toddlers with Autism: Outcome and Variability. Paper presented at the Association of
Behavior Analysis, Washington, D. C.
Stahmer, A. C. (1999, May). Linking Assessment to Treatment for Children with Autism.
Paper presented at the Association of Behavior Analysis, Chicago, IL.
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Whalen, C., Schreibman, L., & Stahmer, A. C. (1999, May). Individualized Video Priming
Techniques to Help Children with Autism in Transition Situations. Paper presented at the
meeting of the Association of Behavior Analysis, Chicago, IL.
Stahmer, A. S., Broomberg, S., Whalen, C., & Schreibman, L., (1999, May). Using Pivotal
Response Training to Reduce Stereotyped Object Play in Children with Autism. Paper
presented at the meeting of the Association of Behavior Analysis, Chicago, IL.
Ingersoll, B., Stahmer, A.C., & Schreibman, L. (1999, May). Differential Treatment
Outcomes of Children with Autism Based on Social Sub-type. Paper presented at the
meeting of the Association of Behavior Analysis, Chicago, IL.
Stahmer, A.C., (1998, May). The Influence of Parents on Parent Training. Paper presented at
the meeting of the Association of Behavior Analysis, Orlando, FL.
Stahmer, A.C., & Gist, K. (1997, May). The Effects of Combined Language and Play
Components in Pivotal Response Training with Children with Autism/Pervasive
Developmental Disorders. Paper presented at the meeting of the Association of Behavior
Analysis, Chicago, IL.
Stahmer, A.C., & Gist, K. (1996, May). Short-term Parent Training for Children with
Autism/PDD: A preliminary analysis. Paper presented at the meeting of the Association
for Behavior Analysis, San Francisco, CA.
Stahmer, A. C., & Schreibman, L. (1995, May). The Role of Mother-Child Interactions in the
Play of Children with Autism. Paper presented at the meeting of the Association for
Behavior Analysis, Washington, D. C.
McDonough, L., Stahmer, A.C., & Schreibman, L. (1994, June). The Ability of Children with
Autism to Perform Familiar and Novel Actions for Immediate and Deferred Imitation with
Various Kinds of Objects. Paper presented at the meeting of the Society for Research on
Children and Adolescent Psychopathology, London, England.
Stahmer, A. C., Schreibman, L., & Palardy, N. (1994, May). Social Validation of Symbolic
Play Training for Children with Autism. Paper presented at the meeting of the Association
for Behavior Analysis, Atlanta, GA.
Thorp, D. M., Stahmer, A. C., & Schreibman, L. (1993, May). Effects of Sociodramatic Play
Training on Children with Autism. Paper presented at the meeting of the Association for
Behavior Analysis, Chicago, IL.
Stahmer, A. C., & Schreibman, L. (1993, May). Symbolic Play Training for Children with
Autism: Not just a matter of adult interaction. Paper presented at the meeting of the
Association for Behavior Analysis, Chicago, IL.
Stahmer, A. C., (1993, February). Enhancing Symbolic Play Skills in Children with Autism:
Effects on interaction. In L. Schreibman (Chair), Training Social Competence to Children
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with Autism. Symposium conducted at the Twelfth Annual Northern California
Association for Behavior Analysis, Oakland, CA.
Stahmer, A. C., & Schreibman, L. (1992, September). The Relationship between Symbolic
Play and Language Development in Children with Autism. Paper presented at the First
Annual International Congress of Behaviorism, Guadalajara, Mexico.
Stahmer, A. C., & Schreibman, L. (1992, June). Teaching Symbolic Play to Children with
Autism Utilizing Pivotal Response Training: A case study. Paper presented at the meeting
of the American Psychological Association, San Diego, CA.
Stahmer, A. C., & Schreibman, L. (1992, May). Teaching Symbolic Play to Children with
Autism: Effects on play and language. Paper presented at the meeting of the Association
for Behavior Analysis, San Francisco, CA.
Schreibman, L., Stahmer, A. C., Loos, L., & Koegel, R. L. (1991, May). A Parent Training
Program Utilizing Pivotal Response Training and Self-management with Children with
Autism. Paper presented at the meeting of the Association for Behavior Analysis, New
York, NY.
Stahmer, A. C., & Schreibman, L. (1990, May). Using Self-Management Procedures to Teach
Appropriate Play to Three Autistic Children. Paper presented at the meeting of the
Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy, New York, NY.
INVITED ADDRESSES AND WORKSHOPS
“Using self-management in the treatment of play skills with children who have autism.”
University of California, San Diego, CA / November, 1991.
“Using pivotal response training to elicit language in young nonverbal children with autism.”
Department of Speech Pathology, Children’s Hospital, San Diego, CA / May, 1992.
“Teaching symbolic play to children with autism using pivotal response training: The role of
attention skills.” Neuropsychological Research Center, San Diego, CA / June, 1993.
“Developing play skills in children with autism at home and in the classroom.” S.T.A.R.S.
Program, Danville, CA / June, 1993.
“Increasing play behavior in a developmentally appropriate sequence.” Children’s Hospital,
San Diego, CA / August, 1993.
“Language development in children with autism: Strategies for facilitating communication
skills.” Del Mar Unified School District, Del Mar, CA 1993.
“Developmental Disabilities” University of California, San Diego, CA / October, 1993.
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“Pervasive developmental disorders: Research and treatment issues.” California School of
Professional Psychology, San Diego, CA / January 1994.
“Using pivotal response training in the classroom.” BOCES, Cortland, NY / March, 1995.
“It’s fun to have fun but you have to know how: Teaching symbolic play to children with
autism.” PSI CHI Honors society meeting, SUNY Cortland, NY / April, 1995.
“Typical and atypical development during the preschool years.” Cortland College Children’s
Center, Cortland, NY / June, 1995.
“Teaching higher level play skills to children with autism in the classroom.” Emory Autism
Center, Atlanta, GA / August, 1995.
“Pivotal Response Training Workshop.” Institute for Children Series. San Diego County
Office of Education / July, 1996.
“Autism Diagnosis sand Treatment Issues” West Coast Psychiatric Association Annual
Conference, San Diego, CA / February, 1999.
“Autism, treatment strategies, and positive behavioral support.” HOPE Infant Family Support
Program, San Diego Regional Center for the Developmentally Disables and San Diego
County School Districts, San Diego, CA / July, 1999.
“Inclusion services for young children with autism.” Vista Unified School District, Vista, CA
October, 1999.
“Positive Behavioral Strategies to Enhance Outpatient Therapy for Children with Autism.”
Children’s Hospital and Health Center. March, 2000.
“Autism” Developmental Disabilities: A Primer for Primary Care Providers. La Jolla, CA.
July, 2000.
“Positive Behavioral Strategies for Speech Therapists” Children’s Hospital and Health Center,
Rancho Bernardo, CA. February, 2001
“Integrating treatment methods in parent training” Children’s Hospital and Health Center, San
Diego, CA Lecture Series. December 2001 through February, 2002.
“An Introduction to Autism Research” University of California, San Diego, CA. Human
Development Lecture Series. November, 2002.
“Early Identification and Intervention Techniques for Children with Autism” Children’s
Hospital Pediatric Grand Rounds. April, 2002.
“Early Intervention in Autism” Children’s Hospital Department of Psychiatry/Division of Child
and Adolescent Psychiatry at UCSD Grand Rounds. February, 2003.
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“An Introduction to Autism Research” University of California, San Diego, CA. Human
Development Lecture Series. November, 2003.
“Early Start, Bright Start: Early Intervention in Autism” Invited speaker at Pediatric Grand
Rounds, Children’s Hospital, San Diego, CA, April 2004.
“Screening and Early Identification of ASD: Parent and Practitioner Perspectives” Pediatric
Grand Rounds, Children’s Hospital, San Diego, CA, April 2005.
“Naturalistic Methods for Teaching Play Skills to Children with Autism” Invited speaker at
Poway School District Provider Conference. January, 2005.
“Identifying Autism in Pediatric Practice” Children’s Primary Care Medical Group, San Diego,
CA. August, 2005.
“An Introduction to Autism Research” University of California, San Diego, CA. Human
Development Lecture Series. November, 2005.
“Behavioral Interventions for Toddlers with Autism” University of North Texas Graduate
Lecture Series, April, 2006.
“Inclusive Interventions and Parent Education for Young Children with ASD: Implementation
of Evidence-based Practice in Community Settings.” Harbor Regional Center, Long
Beach, CA. December, 2006.
“Part C Standards of Practice in Response to CAPTA.” The National Early Childhood
Technical Assistance Center, Teleconference, March, 2007.
“Early Intervention in Autism.” Fiesta Educativa, San Diego, CA. April, 2007.
“An Introduction to Pivotal Response Training.” Association for Behavior Analysis, San
Diego, CA, May, 2007.
“Screening and Referral for Autism Spectrum Disorders.” Children’s Physicans Management
Group, San Diego, CA, June, 2008.
“It’s fun to have fun, but you have know how” Teaching object play using Pivotal Response
Training. The 3 rd Annual PRT Conference, Santa Barbara, CA, September, 2008.
“The Mystery: Autism Spectrum Disorders. Unveiling the needs of children and youth with
ASDs” County of San Diego, 8 th Annual Children’s System of Care Conference, San
Diego, CA, May, 2009.
“Classroom environments: Promoting behavior that supports learning and social interaction”
26 th Annual Involved Exceptional Parents’ Day Conference, San Diego, CA, March, 2010.
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TEACHING EXPERIENCE
1988-89 Teaching Assistant, University of Colorado, Boulder
General Psychology
1989-93 Teaching Assistant, University of California, San Diego
Developmental Psychology
Behavior Modification
Abnormal Psychology
Laboratory course in Developmental Psycholinguistics
Drugs and Behavior
Behavior Disorders of Childhood
1993-94 Lecturer, San Diego State University, San Diego
Advanced Laboratory in Social Psychology
Mental Retardation
1994-96 Assistant Professor, State University of New York, Cortland
Behavior Disorders in Educational Settings
The Psychology of Mental Retardation
Learning Disabilities
1998-99 Adjunct Professor, Grossmont Community College, San Diego
Teaching Preschool Children with Autistic Spectrum Disorders
2004-2007 Adjunct Professor, San Diego State University
Play and Social Development in Children with Autism (MA program)
2004-2007 University of California, San Diego
Behavior Modification Graduate Seminar
ADVISORY PANELS
Conceptual Reviewer, National Autism Standards Project
Advisory Board, California Guidelines for Effective Intervention Committee
Research Advisory Board Member, T.E.R.I. Incorporated (Training Education and Research
Institute)
Science Advisor, Teach Town Inc.
Advisory Board, Developmental Screening and Enhancement Project
Senate Select Autism Committee Regional Task Force
AWARDS
San Diego Autism Society Health Hero Award 2006
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RCHSD Employee of Excellence Award for Leadership in Research and Development, 2008
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIP
Association for Behavior Analysis
Autism Society of America
California Psychological Association
International Society for Autism Research
National Association for the Education of Young Children
EDITORIAL BOARD MEMBERSHIP
Associate Editor: Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions
Reviewer: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders
Research and Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities
American Psychologist
Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
CURRENT AFFILIATIONS
Research Scientist, Child and Adolescent Research Center
Rady Children’s Hospital, San Diego
Associate Research Scientist, Department of Psychology
University of California, San Diego
Assistant Clinical Professor, non-salaried, Department of Psychiatry
University of California, San Diego
Adjunct Professor, Department of Special Education
San Diego State University
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